The Cotswolds Distillery, has today announced the launch of its second Heart and Crafts bottling.
Cotswolds Hearts and Crafts Pineau de Charentes Cask (55.2%
ABV) is a single malt whisky, matured in Pineau white grape fortified wine casks.
Cotswolds Hearts and Crafts Pineau de Chartentes Cask |
Pineau de Charentes, is a little-known regional specialty of the Charentes Maritime region of France, sitting north of Bordeaux and encompasses the Cognac-producing region. It is made from fresh grape juice, which is blended with Cognac and left to age in oak barrels for a number of years.
The combination of the Pineau casks and the French oak, is
said to impart a slightly more bitter and tannic note than the American oak
used by the distillery for aging their whisky, resulting in a whisky that deliver
notes of tonka bean, marzipan and caramelised peaches on the nose, followed by
notes of raisins, brazil nuts, toffee, fudge and dried orange peel on the
palate.
Inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement this second Heart
and Crafts bottling continues with a William Morris design, which is both
classic and contemporary. This prolific and innovative designer was one of the
leaders of the movement, which was created in the late 19th century and stood
for the importance of traditional craftsmanship.
Commenting on the news, Daniel Szor, Cotswolds Distillery
Founder, said: “I first started drinking Pineau on a trip to the beautiful
Atlantic island of Isle de RĂ©, just off the cost of La Rochelle, in 1994 and
I’ve always had a soft spot for it. Hence the excitement at the idea of aging
our Cotswolds single malt spirit in these casks.”
Limited to 1,600 bottles, Cotswolds Hearts and Crafts Pineau
de Charentes Cask, is now available exclusively from distillery, for a RRP of £74.95.
Posted by Steve Rush